topcoat

noun

ˈtäp-ˌkōt How to pronounce topcoat (audio)
Definition of topcoatnext
as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow

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Recent Examples of topcoat Boyce also recommends letting your base coat, polish, and topcoat dry for 10 minutes before dotting nail glue onto your nail and sticking the crystal in place with tweezers. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025 There was an incredible array of fantastic overcoats and tailored topcoats, the preferred warmers of the season. — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Comments With Peaky Blinders hanging up its topcoat in 2022 — and Netflix yet to reveal the release date of the follow-up film — what's a fan of the British period crime drama to do? — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025 Refurbishment efforts will be conducted by a team of zoo artists and engineers and will include repairs to the iguana’s frame and a weather-resistant topcoat, according to the statement. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for topcoat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoat
  1. overcoat
  2. jacket
  3. greatcoat
Noun
  • Prices start at $795 for suiting, $695 for overcoats ,and $165 for shirting, varying with fabric choices.
    — Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The Argo star wore a gray suit with a beige overcoat and completed the look with a pair of brown shoes that subtly matched his tie.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of overcoat
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  • One photo showed Moore and Tallulah, 31, pose with Bruce, who wore a smart baby blue suit jacket for the occasion the day before.
    — Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Olsen is wearing an oversized black workman’s jacket, very similar to, if not an exact piece from The Row in a different color.
    — Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of jacket
Noun
  • Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.
    — Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
Definition of greatcoat

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